Plan before building - Ask Claude to plan first, then review the plan before execution. This prevents mistakes and saves time.
Be specific and detailed - Provide clear, precise instructions instead of vague requests. Include expected behaviors and specific details you want handled.
Use persistent context - Document your coding patterns and style preferences so Claude automatically follows your established patterns without re-explaining them.
Clear context frequently - Use clear commands between different tasks to reset the context and improve output quality.
Leverage visual references - Use file mentions and provide screenshots or design mocks when relevant to eliminate ambiguity.